Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis for approximately six weeks. This role involves providing essential payroll support for a construction and subcontracting company during a leave of absence. The ideal candidate will have experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting, and will be ready to contribute immediately with minimal training. This is a contract position based in Chula Vista, California.

Responsibilities :

• Process weekly payroll for a workforce of 40–50 employees, including union payroll and fringe benefits.
• Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate manual timecards and verify data integrity.
• Input and track payroll data using the appropriate systems and tools.
• Prepare weekly bank deposits and assist with account reconciliations as needed.
• Generate reports and spreadsheets, demonstrating strong proficiency in Excel.
• Collaborate with the accounting team on administrative and reporting tasks.
• Optionally assist with light inventory tracking, if required.
• A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within the construction or contracting industry.
• Proficiency with Excel and the ability to manage manual payroll processes effectively.
• Familiarity with union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems and tools, such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines, including weekly payroll processing.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.